Saka-Saka - leaf soup
Traditional Congolese dish made from cassava leaves.
Recipe from funtimesmagazine ↗15 min
Prep
60 min
Cook
4
Serves
350 kcal
Calories
Ingredients
Other
500g cassava leaves (fresh or frozen)1 pieces
ground peanuts1 cup
onion, chopped1 pieces
tomatoes, chopped2 pieces
palm oil2 tablespoons
garlic, minced2 cloves
ground pepper1 teaspoon
Salt to taste1 pieces
Water as needed1 pieces
Method
01
If using fresh cassava leaves, wash them thoroughly and boil in salted water for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and chop finely. If using frozen leaves, thaw and set aside.
02
In a large pot, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
03
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
04
Stir in the ground peanuts and mix well.
05
Add the chopped cassava leaves to the pot, along with ground pepper and salt. Mix everything together.
06
Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and simmer on low heat for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07
Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot with rice or fufu.